NFL PLAYER NEWS

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver/return man Cordarrelle Patterson and a 2018 sixth-round pick from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick, reports the Pardon My Take podcast.

What It Means:

Patterson probably won't be involved very much on offense but he should have no problem taking over on kick returns, following Dion Lewis' departure to the Tennessee Titans. The former first-round pick has led the league in kickoff return average three times during his five years in the NFL. Patterson turned 27 on Saturday.

The deal is reportedly worth $27 million over three years, with $11.5 million guaranteed. This comes after Curry's release from the reigning-champion Philadelphia Eagles. He's the second defensive linemen to head to Tampa, with Beau Allen signing with the Bucs on Wednesday.

With 25 tackles, 3 sacks and a forced fumble in 16 starts, Curry played his way to a top-10 ranks as a defensive end and top-25 among all edge rushers, according to Pro Football Focus.

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said that the team has not ruled out re-signing free agent wideout Mike Wallace.

What It Means:

The Ravens have brought on wide receivers John Brown and Michael Crabtree in free agency, but they might still be interested in bringing back Wallace, too. It would almost certainly be on a low-end deal, but Baltimore could use him with Brown's lengthy injury history.

Wallace led the team with 52 catches, 748 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2017.

The Colts just signed Hankins to a three-year, $30 million deal a season ago. He secured the $10 million in guaranteed money, but the Colts will cut $8.5 million as they switch defensive schemes in 2018. Tennessee and Seattle are early landing spots for the 25-year-old.

Pryor has played the last two seasons with the Browns and Redskins. He broke out in 2016 with Cleveland, but disappointed after signing in free agency with Washington. But the Seahawks, headed by quarterback Russell Wilson, are recruiting him hard. He would provide him with a big wideout to go with the smaller Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett, and could help replace the red-zone production of the departed Jimmy Graham.

In 9 games, Pryor turned in just 20 catches, 240 yards and 1 touchdown a season ago.

The Dallas Cowboys will release cornerback Orlando Scandrick, reports Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News.

What It Means:

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett informed Scandrick that the team would be letting him go on Monday. The 31-year-old had requested his release and will become a free agent after spending nine seasons with the franchise. Byron Jones is expected to be converted to corner and is a candidate to take over for the veteran.